Crunchyroll continues to expand its summer 2025 anime lineup! The streaming giant has officially announced it will simulcast With You and the Rain and Otherworldly Munchkin: Let’s Play! for fans worldwide. Both series bring their own charm—one a quirky slice-of-life, the other a fantastical comedy.
Story Synopsis:
With You and the Rain is an offbeat slice-of-life anime adapted from Jinushi’s popular manga. It follows a solitary salaryman who buys what he believes to be a dog, only to discover it’s… something else entirely. The story explores themes of loneliness, companionship, and life’s little surprises, all with a deadpan comedic tone.
Meanwhile, Otherworldly Munchkin: Let’s Play! (Isekai Yururi Kikou) is based on Chirolu’s light novel series. The show centers on a seasoned adventurer who is reincarnated into a fantasy world and unexpectedly ends up raising two adorable children gifted with divine powers. The series blends heartwarming family moments with whimsical fantasy adventures.
Character Summaries:
Shiba-san (With You and the Rain)
The unnamed protagonist’s mysterious pet. Though its appearance baffles onlookers, Shiba-san becomes a source of emotional growth and unexpected joy in the protagonist’s mundane life.
Takumi Kayano (Otherworldly Munchkin)
A laid-back former office worker who, after being reincarnated, adopts two young children and embarks on a slow-paced yet magical life in his new world.
Bonus: Did You Know? / Important Plot Points:
- With You and the Rain gained a cult following online for its minimalist humor and unique art style.
- The anime adaptation of With You and the Rain is produced by Tezuka Productions.
- Otherworldly Munchkin offers a refreshing take on the isekai genre, emphasizing parenting and slice-of-life elements over combat.
- The series will be available in multiple language dubs through Crunchyroll.
Both series are set to premiere this summer on Crunchyroll. Fans of wholesome anime and quirky comedies won’t want to miss these fresh additions to the 2025 lineup!
